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    What do graduate career changers do for work during PGDL/SQE training before the actual training contract starts? -silly beginner question

    Hi all, please can you help me answer a potentially silly and obvious question but I cannot find the answer anywhere - IF (big if) I were to be successful for a training contract ( for example, Chance & Clifford etc), they say you have to have the PGDL and SQE finished before the Training...
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    Bad A Levels - will this stop me obtaining a Training Contract

    Hi, To skip to the point, I did terribly in my A-Levels. I achieved CDD. At the time I was going through quite a rough patch and was in somewhat of an emotionally abusive situation. However, I recognise that I am responsible for my own learning and achievements and understand that there is no...
  3. Harvey

    Slaughter and May TC Interview

    **Will buy a drink for anyone providing information which leads to a successful TC offer!! ;) Hi Guys, I have been granted a gift from the heavens and invited to a final stage interview with Slaughter and May. I was wondering if anyone has experienced the interview before, or know of people...
  4. Harvey

    Baker McKenzie - can we call them Bakers

    Hi, I was wondering if anyone knew what Baker McKenzie's view on shortening their name in an application. I was thinking to write "Bakers" after the first "Baker McKenzie" in the question. Does anyone have any insight on grad rec's opinion about this Thank you!!!!

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